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Milwaukee has long celebrated the Fourth of July with community events throughout the city, a tradition dating back to 1911. In 2025, Milwaukee will once again celebrate this great American holiday with parades, picnics, games, talent contests, fireworks and more!
The Milwaukee Fourth of July Commission has selected the 2025 Theme:
PLEASE CELEBRATE SAFELY - REMEMBER THAT FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE
Below are the parks that are participating in 2025's 4th of July Celebrations by hosting daytime activities, holding parades and having official City of Milwaukee fireworks displays. You may click on the individual park name to view their official program, once they are available.
2025 PARKS
Alcott Park (11th Ald. District)
3751 S 97th ST
Enderis Playfield (10th Ald. District)
2978 N 72nd ST
Gordon Park (3rd Ald. District)
2828 N HUMBOLDT BLVD
Humboldt Park (14th Ald. District)
3000 S HOWELL AVE
Jackson Park (8th Ald. District)
3500 W FOREST HOME AVE
King Center (4th Ald. District)
1531 W VLIET ST
Lake Park (3rd Ald. District)
3233 E KENWOOD BLVD
Lincoln Park (1st Ald. District)
1301 W HAMPTON AVE
Mitchell Park (8th Ald. District)
524 S LAYTON BLVD
Washington Park (15th Ald. District)
1859 N 40th ST
Wilson Park (13th Ald. District)
1601 W HOWARD AVE
809 North Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202-3617
414-286-8833
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414-286-5800
414-286-5467
If you would be interested in serving on the 4th of July Commission, and would like to be considered for any vacant seats, please CLICK HERE to fill out the form for Mayoral Appointments.
Milwaukee's 4th of July Celebration would not be possible without the support and cooperation of Milwaukee County Parks. Additional support provided by Milwaukee Public Schools recreation division.
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Humboldt Park
Lake Park
Jackson Park
Mitchell Park
Wilson